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SPU UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University Gonzaga Saint Martin's University University of Puget Sound Pacific Whitman College Western Washington University University of Portland Washington State| City University of Seattle | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CityU | PLU | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,095 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cityu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CityU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,973 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,973 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
CityU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CityU | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CityU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,666 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $266 |
Diversity |
CityU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
CityU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CityU | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,095 students)
CityU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CityU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 191.5% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.5% higher at PLU than City University of Seattle ($49,472.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 16.8% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,125 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than City University of Seattle (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($36,435 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CityU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or CityU .
CityU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CityU or PLU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PLU and CityU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than City University of Seattle (66% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $200 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $52,300)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $1,134 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($24,666 vs. $25,800)
- CityU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($255 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/